Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development is touring the state with a series of public “listening” forums. The goal: get a front line perspective on the Commonwealth’s Art, Tourism, and Cultural sectors from those of us working within and/or enjoying the artists community and creative economy. State Representative Cory Atkins (D-Concord) and …
Greetings, The Independent Contractor issue has been something MALC and ArtistsUndertheDome.org have been working to fix since 2007. We need your help! Chairman Representative John Keenan and Chairman Senator Michael Moore filed legislation that would solve the issue for all who create intellectual property and want to be classified as an independent contractor: An Act …
http://www.mass-creative.org/
For Boston Residents and beyond – It matters even if you don’t live in Boston!
Boston is our capital city and many in our community “work, teach and present” here and we need a new mayor who is committed to our sector.
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[blockquote]So, are cultural districts worth the work it takes to gain the designations? Finally, we have a clear answer, and it is a resounding ‘yes.'” – Gloucester Daily Times[/blockquote]
Cultural Districts Are Primed to Cash In On Highly Competitive Creative Economy Grants
[blockquote]Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District — which, with Rockport’s, was one of the first five designated across the state — has landed a grant of $154,006 from the state’s Cultural Facilities Fund…” – Gloucester Daily Times[/blockquote]
Read the full editorial at Gloucester Daily Times.